Exploring disaster resilience: reflections on my journey to Japan By Tamara Paltin As the chair of Maui County Council’s Disaster, Resilience, International Affairs and Planning Committee and the councilmember from West Maui, I was invited by the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and the U.S.-Japan Council to participate in the Kibou (“Hope”) for Maui Leadership […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Thomas Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us South Maui community townhall to be held June 27 KĪHEI, Hawaiʻi (June 13, 2024)—Councilmember Thomas Cook announced today he will host a South Maui community townhall June 27 at 6 p.m. at the Maui Economic Development Board’s Malcolm Center. Cook said the […]
Springing into summer By Tasha Kama Summer is fast upon us, and the month of May was filled with tears of joy and moments to last a lifetime. Our graduates are off to new adventures, our little ones have wrapped up their last days for the school year, and the Maui County Council completed its […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council to consider resolution to oppose construction of another telescope facility on Haleakalā WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (June 3, 2024)—Councilmember Keani Rawlins-Fernandez announced today that the Maui County Council will consider Resolution 24-103 opposing construction of the proposed Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council announces schedule for meetings throughout June WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (May 30, 2024)—The Maui County Council will hold two special council meetings Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. to finalize the fiscal year 2025 budget and at 3 p.m. to consider a resolution on […]
May 20, 2024: This addendum is hereby made a part of RFP-24-005OCS and it shall amend said document by the Office of Council Services, County of Maui, providing responses to questions submitted by prospective vendors for this RFP.
Celebrating diversity in Maui County By Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins During May, the United States observes Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For more than 30 years, this annual observance has provided a platform to amplify the voices of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders throughout the nation while highlighting their achievements and […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Gabe Johnson, Chair Agriculture, Diversification, Environment and Public Transportation Committee media@mauicounty.us Council committee to receive presentation on draft of first official wetland map WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (May 10, 2024)—A draft of Maui County’s first official wetland map will be presented to the Agriculture, Diversification, Environment and Public Transportation Committee by […]
Opening more discussion on the proposed water source agreement in Kula By Yuki Lei K. Sugimura An abundant source of clean water is needed in Upcountry Maui to support on-island agriculture, reliable residential use and fire prevention and suppression. As the county continues its post-disaster mitigation efforts, the ability to provide and access water will […]
May 3, 2024: On behalf of the Maui County Council, the Office of Council Services (“OCS”) seeks to engage the services of a qualified Contractor for Digital Imaging Services.
